BROWN-SUGAR-GLAZED GREEN BEANS

Brown-Sugar-Glazed Green Beans image

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs green beans, trimmed
4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2/3 cup shallot, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 t dried thyme)
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Bring large pot of salted water to boil.
Add beans, cook just until tender but still bright green, 5 minutes.
Drain well.
Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until lightly browned, 5 minutes.
Add shallots and thyme; cook until shallots are tender and bacon is crisp, 3 minutes.
Stir in sugar; cook until golden, 2 minutes.
Add beans; toss well.
Stir in vinegar, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan.
Stir in salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.7, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 177, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.9, Protein 3.7